Restored, upgraded B-29 now at Pima Air Museum

TUCSON,AZ USA — The KB-50J is back and ready to be displayed at the Pima Air and Space Museum after spending the last 6 months with a restoration team.

The KB-50J began as an upgrade to the victorious B-29. Since it was an upgrade it needed numerous changes such as “new engines, modified wings, larger tail,” and much more. “”This is our largest restoration project since the B-36 Peacemaker in 2008”, said Scott Marchand, the Museum’s Director of Collections and Restoration.

 

Read more: http://www.kvoa.com/news/restored-upgraded-b-29-now-at-pima-air-museum/